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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Side Dishes

    Mashed Red Potatoes with Leeks

    Published: Dec 22, 2011 · by Nicole · Updated: Mar 24, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you're looking for an easy side, it doesn't get much simpler than this! Mashed red potatoes are paired with sauteed leeks for a savory and delicious vegetarian side dish.

    mashed red potatoes with leeks being served

    When I was growing up, mashed potatoes made a frequent appearance on our menu. Usually it was on Sunday nights - my parents would make a roast and mashed potatoes with lots and lots of sour cream.

    We'd often have canned corn on the side too and I loved mixing the corn with the potatoes and the gravy. Oh sure, maybe this sounds gross to you, but doesn't KFC sell something exactly like this in a big plastic bowl with fried chicken on top? I was ahead of my time. An innovator!

    Although I haven't put corn in my mashed potatoes in a while, I do like them to be more on the substantive side. Since leeks are in season, I thought I'd try adding those.

    Kind of like potato leek soup, you see? But not soup!

    And I left the potato skins on to make everything a little more rustic and hearty. Maybe this Smashed Red Potatoes & Leeks recipe isn't a gorgeous show-stopper, but it's a good, solid side dish for a Sunday meal. Or even a weeknight diner - since it's so quick and easy!

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    mashed potatoes with leeks

    Mashed Red Potatoes with Leeks

    Mashed potatoes with sauteed leeks. If you're looking for an easy side, it doesn't get much simpler than this!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: smashed potatoes, Smashed Red Potatoes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Potato masher

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lbs red potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 medium leeks rinsed thoroughly and thinly sliced
    • ⅓ cup soy milk
    • salt and pepper to taste
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, cover red potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes or until easily pierced with fork.
    • While potatoes are cooking, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until softened and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
    • Combine potatoes and soymilk in a large bowl. Using a potato masher or potato ricer, mash until potatoes reach desired consistency (I like mine chunky!). Fold in leeks and season with salt and pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 49mgPotassium: 882mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 831IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. ElfRenee says

      December 22, 2011 at 7:34 pm

      Oh yum! I love leeks!!

      Reply
    2. BusyWorkingMama says

      December 22, 2011 at 8:24 pm

      That looks and sounds wonderful. I would not have thought of adding leeks, but I bet they add a nice flavor.

      Reply
      • The Type A Housewife says

        December 24, 2011 at 2:10 pm

        My husband is not a fan of leeks, but he liked this. It's a nice subtle flavor--not too overpowering. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Brenda Williams says

      December 22, 2011 at 11:16 pm

      Red potatoes are a staple at our house. I love your idea of adding leeks. Looks and sounds so good.

      Reply
      • The Type A Housewife says

        December 24, 2011 at 2:08 pm

        I love red potatoes, especially for mashing. They're a lot creamier & less starchy than Russets.

        Reply
    4. Kelly says

      December 24, 2011 at 12:30 am

      You know, I don't know that I've ever had a leek. You educate me on so many new vegetables. I actually know what leeks look like but not what they taste like. Are they part of the onion family?

      Reply
      • The Type A Housewife says

        December 24, 2011 at 1:53 pm

        I had had them in potato leek soup, but I don't think I actually cooked with them until a year or two ago. They're a member of the onion family, but they have a more mild flavor. Look for a braised leek recipe--they are so good that way!

        Reply
    5. Suja Md says

      April 25, 2013 at 10:30 pm

      Even the simpler recipes looks stunning and interesting with your touches...Great way to go!!

      Reply
    6. Parris says

      August 10, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Hi there, whats the calories for this dish please?

      Reply
    7. Lisa says

      September 08, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious--just whatI was looking for. Thanks!

      Reply
    8. Danielle says

      January 08, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Was looking for a way to use up some leeks and this was simple and delicious.

      Reply

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